The Browns emerged last year as a downfield passing attack arguably beyond compare -- while the Patriots were moving the ball down the field ten yards at a time, the Browns would throw four incomplete passes and then pick up 35 yards on a bomb to star WR Braylon Edwards. Edwards is among the most dynamic wide receivers in Madden, and someone who your attack should be built around either throwing to or stopping, depending on whether you're playing as or against the Browns. Unfortunately, if the latter's the case, there's a variety of guys you'll also need to get a handle on; TE Kellen Winslow is too fast for linebackers and too big for safeties, making him a prime candidate for using the Superstar Stick, while WR Donte' Stallworth might be even faster than Edwards. QB Derek Anderson has the arm to hit any of his targets, but his accuracy is an issue.

The Browns added DT Shaun Rogers in the offseason to strengthen their rush defense, but it cost them their best cornerback in Leigh Bodden. As a result, the Browns are an easier team to attack down the field; running longer patterns when playing against them shouldn't be a problem. Linebackers Kamerion Wimbley and Andra Davis head up a talented group, but the Browns defense is still mediocre enough to make any game a shootout.